Re: Terry Clements Guitar?
 

He played an Ed McGlincy. Gord does. (It has his been featured on album covers.)

I am blessed by luck to own one. See my "Social Site" "McGLINCY Guitars.

You can see mine.

Gord & Terry's "Mystery" Guitar: The McGlincy
 

Custom made, there were only nine ever created (according to sources).
I am bleesed to have had one built for me (The seventh: The one after Terry's).

To see photos of mine (and Gord's, as conveyed on Albums), go to SOCIAL GROUP: McGLINCY GUITAR

I have owned mine, since 1983.

What I can not convey, is its' wonderful resonance. A true aural masterwork.
(It put D-45's to shame. Even my old D-50 had to blush...The D-50 sounded close, but it was no Ed McGlincy.)

Do Visit and Enjoy!

Re: Gord & Terry's "Mystery" Guitar: The McGlincy
 

P.S.

Go to "Quick Links" (next to "Log Out', above), select "Social Groups".
Find "McGLINCY GUITAR".
Click "Show all pictures"

I will answer your questions, as time permits.
More photographs will be added, if there is sufficient interest.

Re: Gord & Terry's "Mystery" Guitar: The McGlincy
 

Don't forget to click "All Pictures" or words to the effect.

I am happy to solve the mystery, for those of you who were curious and never did recieve a satisfactory explanation about this Instrument...I am sorry it has taken so long...better late, than never at all.
(Although I have been a member of this Group, for years, I have rarely posted. (One post made, was not mine. It was some sort of spoof, or spam. This soured me and made me a bit reticent to post anything. However, I would "lurk" and observe, from time-to-time. I finally became motivated to share thoughts and reveal insights, upon the learning of poor Terry's death. My intention was validated, upon witnessing the common outpouring of respect for the Man. I still can't believe he is gone. I will miss him, terribly. The world is now a poorer place.)

Re: Gord & Terry's "Mystery" Guitar: The McGlincy
 

Interesting stuff, thanks for sharing...what a gem

I'd never seen that last Gord pic

Those are nasty "bell" bottoms!

Re: Terry Clements Guitar?
 

ANOTHER WAY to see the McGLINCY photos:

Click my name (alex) and then, click the album.

Enjoy! (Do click "View All". I've posted 17 photos, to date.)

Re: Terry Clements Guitar?
 

Is there a direct link that can be posted?
thankyou.

Re: Terry Clements Guitar?
 

This may work:

http://www.corfid.com/vbb/album.php?albumid=23

Re: Terry Clements Guitar?
 

thanks...I didn't realize it was here at CORFID!
lol
beautiful guitars..thanks for posting!

Re: Terry Clements Guitar?
 

Alex, have you ever heard of any of the McGlincys being resold by an original owner ?

Re: Terry Clements Guitar?
 

And, the neck of an OM is usually a bit wider than an 000, better suited to finger picking. I have an OM28V. It's a beautiful guitar. I still prefer the old D15, though.

Cathy

Re: Terry Clements Guitar?
 

Dear JohninCT.,

I am aware of only a partial lineage of Edward McGlincy's Instruments.
If you will imagine a tree, one branch starts at an initial owner. The start of the branch of which I am most aware: Bob Dylan bought one, he showed his to Gordon Lighfoot, he ordered one, who showed his to Terry Clements, who ordered one, who showed his to me. I placed my order a few days later, after I had played Terry's, and after he had given me an introduction to Ed. This is where this particular "branch" ends. The second branch, begins with Johnny Cash. I do not know if this branch continued, in a similar way to the Dylan-Lightfoot-Clements-yours truly, chain. I am given to believe there are four more McGlincys in other hands. I have been trying to determine the dispoition of Johnny Cash's McGlincy. I am pursuing the matter and I may learn of its' status, one day.

As a serious collectors of stringed instruments, I have come to learn an owner is merely a custodian. We, as custodians, do our utmost to protect beautiful instruments and we can only hope they will find their way into worthy hands, upon our eventual demise. (We trust the next custodian will give the instrument, the respect it deserves, commensurate with its quality.)

I have been continually trading, buying and selling guitars, since the late 1960's. My first ax was a Martin D12-35. I learned to play on it. It was a terrible instrument to hear and an ogre, to play, let alone learn chords on. In my young mind, it was a Martin, until I had gained a little wisdom. Three years later, I had saved enough to buy a Gibson 12-string...This soon eveolved into a series of acquisitions (both "B's" and "J's", in various saddle configuartions. I still retain one: most playable, indeed.). I will continue to trade, buy and sell. This McGlincy is included in the practise. One day, I will probably part with it, given it is becoming more difficult for me to play, with the advancing years.

I am always receptive to serious offers.

After all this waxing philisophical: I do not know if any of the original owners have sold theirs.

Cheers,

Alex

Re: Terry Clements Guitar?
 

I have received two very interesting links from Johann Lowenberg.

The first takes you to CBC Radio 3.

Before his passing, Terry produced some great music, featuring Terry, Red and Rick, on Johann's upcoming album. Lightfoot Folks, do CHECK this link out!:

http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/Johann-Lowenberg

You will hear demos, but it probably won't take long to master them for release.
The music is wonderful!!! It is a great treat. Thank you Johann.

The second is about possible lineage links of the McGlincy guitar:

I quote his Johann's correspondence:

"Hi Alex

This article shows that Dylan and Cash were good friends, so it could very well be possible one showed the other his McGlincy, depending on which was built first

http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyl...ght-0217-2011/

johann"

My response:

"Johann,

Thank you. It was fascinating article. It certainly made me think about the possible connection between Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan.

It is possible one showed the other his McGlincy and the other was sufficiently impressed to have one made for himself. The "branch" may go Dylan, Cash, Lightfoot, Clements, myself or, possibly Cash, Dylan, Lightfoot, Clements, me.

Perhaps someone who knows Mr. Dylan could shed some light on the matter and clarify the lineage?..."

I would now add:...or, someone who knew Johnny Cash?

Re: Terry Clements Guitar?
 

Gordon could ask Kristofferson to check the Cash story..
;)
geeze - Rodney Crowell was just here in town last week..he may have seen it around the house back when he was married to Roseanne...

Re: Terry Clements Guitar?
 

I just received an update from Johann. The link for the McGlincy Article is not working.

Try this one: http://goo.gl/XfjqC

I've tried it. It works!

Thanks, Johann.

Charlene, you have a sage suggestion.

Good lead: Next time I see Gord, I'll ask him if he knows. If he doesn't, I'll ask him to ask Kris Kristofferson.

Alex

Re: Terry Clements Guitar?
 

Make that the Cash-Dylan connection article...

Re: Terry Clements Guitar?
 

I am still listening to Terry's outstanding licks, to this day, from time to time. Let us never forget this accomplished talent!

Re: Terry Clements Guitar?
 

Terry was the best! Listen from Don Quixote, onward...You will not fail to be amazed!